Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the appendix presenting as an ovarian cystadenocarcinoma: case report and review of appendiceal neoplasms with ovarian metastases

Eur J Surg Oncol. 1986 Dec;12(4):379-84.

Abstract

Primary adenocarcinoma of the vermiform appendix is a rare clinical entity that is virtually never diagnosed preoperatively. A case of mucin-producing adenocarcinoma of the appendix manifesting as a pelvic mass is presented. The ultrasonographic finding of a multilocular cystic lesion with thick septa and solid components was consistent with an ovarian cystadenocarcinoma. A review of primary appendiceal neoplasms with ovarian metastases is given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / pathology*
  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous / secondary
  • Appendectomy
  • Appendiceal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy
  • Krukenberg Tumor / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Ultrasonography